Sold2020A Dogon Ancestor Shrine IdolA carved wooden shrine idol with highly stylized features and ironwork imbedded into the head as a "ritual" charge. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The idol measures 21 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold2022A Dogon Ancestor Shrine IdolCarved from a dense wood with a well handled surface and highly stylized features and form. A classic example, the sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 9 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Amyas NaSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Dogon Ancestor Sculpture, African Tribal ArtA Finely carved wooden shrine idol depicting an ancestor with highly stylized arms and form. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The wooden sculpture measures 12 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold2021Ancient Dogon Ancestor Ex Merton Simpson, NYCThis is a very rare ancient wooden sculpture of an ancestor from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Such idols were often placed on shrines that were in the cliffs above the Dogon villages alongSee Sold Price
Sold2019Ancient Dogon Cave Shrine idol with weathered surfaceThis is a very rare old wood sculpture from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. A highly stylized ancestral effigy featuring a stylized ancestor with a well weathered and encrusted surface, suggesSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Wonderful Dogon SculptureA carved wooden male shrine idol with elaborate design, two smaller ancestor spirits and a well handled and weathered surface. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 inches tall on itsSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Dogon Nommo Shrine IdolThis is a carved wooden shrine sculpture of a Nommo ancestor shown praying for rain, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an overall stylized form and sSee Sold Price
Sold2019A DOGON FEMALE SHRINE IDOL, AFRICAN ARTA fine carved wooden female ancestor idol with bold features and and powerful stylized form, lip plug, pony tail, pierced ears, and protruding navel. The figure has a well handled , oily surface, wasSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Dogon Shrine idol with Iron disc shaped adornmentA carved wooden ancestor spirit idol with hand hammered iron discs and spikes attached as part of the magic "regalia". Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa.The sculpture measures 11 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Dogon Female Shrine IdolEroded and weathered Old carved female effigy, likely a shrine idol that was used as a medium to the spirit world and the ancestors. The wood is golden honey colored and has an undeniable well handledSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ancient Dogon Miniature Ancestor figureA very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example. The figSee Sold Price
Sold2024Old Dogon Granary DoorA carved wooden door most likely part of a granary or storage area for a shrine. The Door was embellished with wonderful incised geometric designs as well as ancestor idols. Dogon peoples, Mali, WestSee Sold Price
Sold2021Monumental Pende Female Ancestor Shrine IdolA large and impressive old Pende female ancestor sculpture with well weathered surface and shown with one had to her breast, perhaps suggesting a fertility idol. The hard wood sculpture was painted wiSee Sold Price
Sold2020Primitive Old Dogon Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base and appears to have greatSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ancient Dogon Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old, possibly ancient Tellum ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, with a very well handled surface patina. This idol appears to be a truly ancient example aSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Dogon Shrine Idol with Encrusted SurfaceA carved wooden male effigy of Dyougou Serou, and is shown hiding his face in his hands in shame for his misdeed. It has also been described as a Mourning figure. This sculpture appears to have been uSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Dogon Shrine IdolA small carved wooden effigy, likely a shrine idol with stylized form and a most unusual feature, the head is turned of axis, looking sideways. The figure is quite eroded and what remains is stable anSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Very Old Dogon Shrine Idol with encrusted surfaceA very old, possibly ancient ancestral shrine sculpture with classical yet primitive traditional form, weathered with thick encrusted sacrificial patina. The figure has been mounted to a marble base aSee Sold Price
Sold2023Abstract Dogon Shrine IdolThis is a rare and unusual old carved shrine sculpture of an abstract esoteric form used in worship, from the Dogon peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood witSee Sold Price
Sold2022Rare Bidjogo Iran Otibago Ancestor shrine Idol Ex BanksA carved wooden shrine object with tall slender ringed neck, carved face and top hat, embellished with animal hide beard, red textile and encrusted surface. To the Bidjogo peoples, the spirits of theSee Sold Price
Sold2021Tall Slender Old Dogon Shrine Idol Ex William PostarA carved wooden image of an ancestral spirit, likely from an altar or shrine of the Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure rendered in classic form has incised design work on the top of the headSee Sold Price
Sold2021Old Dogon Shrine IdolA very old , weathered and encrusted Shrine idol, the layered surface suggesting use on a ritual shrine. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The figure measures 14 inches tall on its wooden base. ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Rare Old Dogon Ancestor Shrine Sculpture Ex Solomon CollectionA very old and weathered ancestor sculpture with encrusted areas on the surface indicating sacrificial matter and ritual use. Dogon peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 10 inches tall onSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ibibio Oron Ekpu Ancestor Shrine IdolA tall carved wooden ancestor idol known as a "Ekpu" figure , with wonderful twisted beard, staff and whip. The figure overall shows age and handling. Ibibio peoples, Oron ethnic group, Nigeria, AfricSee Sold Price
11 hrs LeftCapitoliumart s.r.l.. Wooden sculpture from the fascinating Dayak culture, representing an idol (or ancestor). Borneo,€5,600